2026 Calendars
2026 Calendars

The Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue 2026 calendar is here! (more…)

Rat Greeting Card/Birthday Card Set
Rat Greeting Card/Birthday Card Set

We are so excited to announce this small fundraising project / collaboration with our talented friend and illustrator, Eleanor Stewart.
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Homes Needed
Homes Needed

Could you use some furry love in your life?
We have some friends that will make your day.
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Rat Mythbusters!
Rat Mythbusters!

Are rats really the smelly, disease ridden vermin society makes them out to be? We don’t think so, here’s why.
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Welcome to Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue!

Welcome to Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue!

For a long time, we have seen the need for an official, registered pet rat rescue in Ottawa. We are now proud and excited to have our dream realized! Whether it's finding a new loving home for a rat in need, or giving advice about health, diet and behaviour to a rat-parent, we hope to make a positive difference in the lives of pet rats. Please visit our website often to see what events were are planning, who is waiting for a forever home, and what fun ratty news we'd like to share. We welcome all comments and questions.

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Available Rats

Lightning Bolt & Thunder

Lightning Bolt & Thunder

This sweet pair of boys were surrendered to the Rescue when their previous owner unfortunately encou...
Orca, Topper & Huntley (adoption pending)

Orca, Topper & Huntley (adoption pending)

This adorable trio of brothers are the result of an oops litter when their previous owner kept both ...
Merlin & Gandalf (adoption pending)

Merlin & Gandalf (adoption pending)

These two senior boys are estimated to be over a year old. It is unfortunately difficult to tell exa...

Fosters Needed

Donations Matter

Happy Endings

These two sweet girls come from vastly different backgrounds, however, it seems that fate wanted them to meet and become best friends. Major...
Major J. Hill & Kearnel
Sisters Velma & Daphne were purchased from PetSmart about a year ago, and unfortunately they were nor very brave or social. Their previous o...
Velma & Daphne
Meet sisters, Arwen & Hera. These two girls were born Oct. 25, 2020. Both girls are half-wild rat, meaning her father was a wild rat, whi...
Arwen & Hera
Brothers Hubble, Mars and Rover were born Dec. 28, 2025. They were the result of an oops litter when a male was kept with two females when t...
Hubble, Mars & Rover
Meet Noir and Lilac! Although these girls are not sisters, they have been raised together since they were a few weeks old and get along r...
Noir & Lilac
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